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Patent GB-2364439-A (GB)
Title: Thermal management of integrated circuits
Inventor: CORDES MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: H01L23/38
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: A semiconductor device is fabricated by forming an integrated circuit 309 on a front side of a substrate 303 and forming an integrated thermoelectric cooler 310 on a back side of the substrate. A first thermal sink 314 of semiconductor material capable of absorbing heat from the integrated circuit is formed on the back side of the substrate. N- type thermoelectric elements 328,330 are formed on contacts formed on the first thermal sink. P-type thermoelectric elements 358,360 are formed on contacts formed on a second thermal sink 339 of semiconductor material capable of dissipating heat. The p-type and n-type thermoelectric elements are bonded to the contacts on the first and second thermal sinks, respectively, by a flip-chip soldering process. Using this method, semiconductor devices including an integrated circuit and integrated modules of thermoelectric elements are formed having cooling capacities corresponding to heat dissipated from different portions of the integrated circuit. As a result, substantially uniform temperature distribution across the integrated circuit can be achieved.
Patent GB-2366110-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising audio and video.
Inventor: COHEN PAUL S
IPC: H04N21/43
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A method for eliminating synchronisation errors using speech recognition. Using separate audio and visual speech recognition techniques, the method identifies 110 visemes, or visual cues which are indicative of articulatory type, in the video content, and identifies 120 phones and their articulatory types in the audio content. Once the two recognition techniques have been applied, the outputs are compared 130 to determine the relative alignment and, if not aligned, a synchronisation algorithm is applied to time-adjust one or both of the audio and the visual streams in order to achieve synchronisation. Facial features, such as mouth movements, are used to provide visual cues in the video content.
Patent GB-2369826-A (GB)
Title: Methods for optimizing Fisher-Tropsch synthesis of hydrocarbons in the distillate fuel and/or lube base oil ranges
Inventor: KIBBY CHARLES L
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: Methods for converting of syngas to higher molecular weight products using Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and methods for optimizing the catalyst systems in the synthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the methods use cobalt/ruthenium Fischer-Tropsch catalysts in combination with an olefin isomerization catalyst, which isomerizes double bonds in C<SB>4</SB>+ olefins as they are formed. In another embodiment, the methods use Fischer-Tropsch catalysts that may or may not be cobalt/ruthenium catalysts, in combination with olefin isomerization catalysts which are acidic enough to isomerize the C<SB>4</SB>+ olefins but not too acidic to cause rapid coking. A benefit of using the relatively less acidic zeolites is that the ratio of iso-paraffins to aromatics is increased relative to when more acidic zeolites are used. Also, the relatively less acidic zeolites do not coke as readily as the relatively more acidic zeolites. The methods can advantageously be optimized using combinatorial chemistry, in which a database of combinations of catalyst systems and, optionally, reaction conditions, which provide various product streams, are generated. As market conditions vary and/or product requirements change, conditions suitable for forming desired products can be identified with little or no downtime.
Patent GB-2364556-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling a friction coupling so that a warning signal is generated
Inventor: WILKS EBERHARD
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2000-06-28
Abstract: A coupling assembly, for an agricultural implement, comprises a friction coupling 1 actuated by an electromagnet 6 controlled by a controller 7. If a predetermine speed difference between housing 2 and hub 3 is exceeded, for a predetermined time, speed sensors 25, 26 cause the electromagnet to be activated, via controller 7, to relieve the load on friction plates 10, thereby partially or fully disengaging the friction coupling 1 and generating a warning signal so that any risk of overheating is reduced. The friction coupling has a plurality of friction plates 10 which are loaded between a pressure plate 14 and hub plates 12, 13 by springs 15, 16 so that, in an engaged state, a nominal torque is transmitted by the assembly. Electromagnet 6 may also be controlled so that torque transmitted during acceleration of a drive line is built up slowly to the nominal torque. If the friction coupling is to be loaded additionally a second electromagnet may be used to increase the load produced by springs 15, 16.
Patent GB-2381700-A (GB)
Title: Verifying the authenticity and integrity of information transmitted over the air to a receiving station at the receiver using hash functions
Inventor: WRIGHT TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: An arrangement and method are disclosed for authenticating and establishing the integrity of information to be transmitted wirelessly between two units A,B particularly useful where one of the units eg. B is of simple type with small data processing capabilities (e.g. an earpiece for receiving transmissions from a mobile telephone). One unit A transmits its public key wirelessly where it is received TV by the other unit B. In addition and according to a known predetermined algorithm, the first unit A subjects the public key to a hash function II to produce a hash III which is then presented to a user in any suitable form IV, such as on a visual screen. The other unit B subjects the received public key VI to the same hash function VIII to produce an output hash IX which is then displayed non-visually to the user X. Preferably, the non-visual presentation X is an audible presentation. The user can then compare the visual presentation TV by the first unit A with the audible presentation X by the second unit B and thereby check the authenticity and integrity of the received public key. The need for a visual display screen on the other unit B is therefore avoided.
Patent GB-2383336-A (GB)
Title: Rotor and method for welding an element of a rotor
Inventor: VANSTONE ROD WILLIAM
IPC: C22C38/24
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A method of forming a rotor comprises the step of welding a rotor element. The weld metal comprises: from 0.04 to 0.1% carbon, from 0 to 0.5% silicon, from 0.1 to 0.6% manganese, from 0 to 0.01% sulphur, from 0 to 0.03% phosphorous, from 1.9 to 2.6% chromium, from 0.05 to 0.3% molybdenum, from 0.2 to 0.3% vanadium, from 0.02 to 0.08% niobium, from 1.45 to 2.1% tungsten, from 0 to 0.03% nitrogen, from 0.0005 to 0.006% boron and from 0 to 0.03% aluminium. The rotor element may be formed from steel which comprises from 0.15 to 0.35% carbon, from 0 to 0.3% silicon, from 0.2 to 1% manganese, from 0 to 0.03% sulphur, from 0 to 0.03% phosphorous, from 0.3 to 1% nickel, from 0.7 to 1.50% chromium, from 0.5 to 1.2 % molybdenum, and from 0.2 to 0.4% vanadium.
Patent GB-2374460-A (GB)
Title: Shallow trench isolation (STI) by accounting for the occupation density of raised sections of the insulating film over the dummy patterns
Inventor: OTA NORIYUKI
IPC: H01L27/108
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: The method of trench isolation involves forming dummy trenches (202) separated by dummy patterns (203) in element isolation region (201) of the device. The top surface area for the dummy patterns (203) and a width of the dummy trenches (202) is determined by considering the occupation density of the raised sections (209) of the insulating film (208) to be polished to fill trenches (202, 206). By accounting for the additional area of raised portions (209) relative to the area of the dummy patterns (203) caused as a result of the thickness over the sidewalls, dishing and erosion effects caused from polishing away film (208) can be reduced in the memory cell region (205) of the device.
Patent GB-2375350-A (GB)
Title: Human testis expressed patched like protein
Inventor: ZHANG JIAN
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids that encode HTPL, including two isoforms, and fragments thereof, vectors for propagating and expressing HTPL nucleic acids, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors of the present invention, proteins, protein fragments, and protein fusions of the novel HTPL isoforms, and antibodies thereto. The invention further provides transgenic cells and non-human organisms comprising human HTPL nucleic acids, and transgenic cells and non-human organisms with targeted disruption of the endogenous orthologue of the human HTPL gene. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations of the nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention, and diagnostic, investigational, and therapeutic methods based on the HTPL nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention.
Patent GB-2375897-A (GB)
Title: Sealed generator
Inventor: SMITH VINCENT PETER
IPC: H02K5/12
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a electric generator comprising a casing (1) defining a sealed enclosure for a stator (17) and a plurality of permanent magnets (29) carried by a rotor (15). The rotor magnets (29) define a plurality of poles (even in, number) and rotating within the stator. The stator laminations 19 are skewed with respect to one another by up to 10 degrees, and are disposed within the casing and in heat transmitting contact therewith. The generator is provided with cooling means comprising a fan (41) mounted outside the enclosure for rotation with the rotor shaft and arranged to pass air over fins 3. The windings are connectable to a terminal block which has a plurality of terminals which allow the stator windings to be connected in one of a plurality of configurations to give a desired output format.
Patent GB-2374824-A (GB)
Title: Substrate facing of drill string components
Inventor: RUSSELL MARK ALEXANDER
IPC: B23K1/00
Filed: 1997-08-19
Abstract: A fishing tool or drill string stabiliser for use in the oil and gas drilling industry, comprises a substrate 104 faced with a plurality of bodies 102. Each body has a contact face 202 and a working face 212 opposite the contact face. The contact face has spaced raised weld elements 204 which serve to increase the current density of current flowing between the body and substrate. They also locate the contact face substantially parallel and spaced from the substrate to which the body is fixed. The body is fixed, first, by electric resistance welding, and then by brazing. The raised weld elements may be dimples or raised lines.
Patent GB-2394410-A (GB)
Title: Articulated bed
Inventor: ROBERTSON DALE
IPC: A47C20/04
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: The bed 10 comprises a divan type frame 12, 14 and a mattress support 15 made from a plurality of support panels 16, 18, 20, 22 which are pivotally connected and moved using actuators 42a to adjust the geometry of the bed. The pivot connection 24 between the frame and the panels may be located above the plane of the panels.
Patent GB-2380133-A (GB)
Title: Use of macrolides in pest control
Inventor: SUTTER MARIUS
IPC: B27K3/34
Filed: 1998-12-21
Abstract: A method of controlling molluscs with a macrolide compound, wherein a pesticidally active amount of a pesticide comprising, as pesticidally active compound, at least one macrolide, such as abamectin, emamectin and spinosad, in free form or agrochemically utilizable salt form, as active ingredient and at least one auxiliary is applied to the pests or their environment. Also disclosed is a composition for controlling molluscs.
Patent GB-2390758-A (GB)
Title: Cover assembly for an in-floor fitting
Inventor: COLE MICHAEL T
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A cover assembly (2) is provided for preventing water infiltration into an in-floor receptacle fitting, such as a poke-thru fitting (10). The cover assembly (2) includes a trim flange (3) which overlies the fitting (10) and is adapted to support at least one receptacle (24) within the fitting (10). A cover plate (4) is mounted on the trim flange (3) and includes access doors (302) for selectively covering and exposing the receptacles (24). A first seal member (5) is interposed between the cover plate (2) and the trim flange (3) for sealing against water infiltration therebetween. The first seal (5) may be in the form of a planar gasket or O-ring. A second seal (6), in the form of at least one compressible gasket, extends around the perimeter of the floor opening and is adapted to be compressed between the trim flange (3) and the surface of the floor.
Patent GB-2389263-A (GB)
Title: Optical ring network with unused interfaces
Inventor: ASAKAWA HIDEYUKI
IPC: H04B10/03
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: The present invention reduces the number of optical fibers used without impairing a self-recovery function of a ring network system. The current interfaces (e.g. 12,21) of a plurality of nodes (10-30,10A-30A) constituting a ring network system 1A are connected together by optical fibers (e.g. 71,72), while standby interfaces (e.g. 14,23) of the nodes are connected together by other optical fibers (e.g. 73,74). Additionally an optical fiber (76,77,71A,77A) is connected to the input end and the output end of each of those current interfaces (11,32,21A,32A) which are not involved in signal communication in the current interfaces, in such a manner that this optical fiber loops from the input end to the output end of the respective current interface.
Patent GB-2400761-A (GB)
Title: Faster setup method for tuning broadcast receiver channels
Inventor: NAOI NOBUAKI
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A receiver has a tuner 5, means for scanning channels 6, a detector 53, 54 which judges whether a channel carries a broadcast signal, and a memory 52 which stores information about the existence of a broadcast signal in the tuned channel. In an initial tuning stage (S201 and S204 = 'no', fig. 1), the tuner steps up trough all the physical channels. Information about channels containing broadcast signals is stored in memory 52. Some channels may be missed during the first scan, e.g. due to a weak signal or the condition of the antenna. In a second stage (S201 and S204 = 'yes', fig. 1) the tuner steps up through only those channels which have not been registered as containing broadcast signals. The information stored during the initial stage is not overwritten and new channels are added to the memory 52. The second stage may be repeated. The process may be reset if the receiver is moved to a new area.
Patent GB-2392479-A (GB)
Title: Trolley security wheel and system
Inventor: FELLOWS MICHAEL
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of trolleys used for carrying goods, for example shopping trolleys. The invention particulary relates to a wheel (e.g. castor) for use in such a trolley, which castor has a security brake which can be used to control use of the trolley. According to the present invention there is provided a wheel assembly for a trolley comprising: a wheel or roller mounted for free rotation to permit travel of the trolley, a braking mechanism for applying a brake to prevent rotation of the wheel or roller, brake activation means comprising an actuator (14) responsive to a remote activation signal, wherein the braking mechanism comprises spring means (26) having an anchored end and a free end (27), wherein operation of the actuator causes the free end (27) of the spring means to snag whereby continued rotation of the wheel or roller causes the spring means to load and gradually resist further rotation of the wheel or roller thereby to provide gradual braking. Also provided are trolley management systems which control and log trolley motion, inter alia, by means of the braking wheel assembly applied to each trolley.
Patent GB-2396320-A (GB)
Title: Disposable cheese grater/dispenser
Inventor: RICOTTI ANGELO
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: A disposable cheese grater/dispenser 1 comprises a hollow container 2, in to which the cheese to be grated is stored, and a grating means 3 which is arranged so as to permanently close the container at the one open end. The arrangement furthermore comprises a trip coupling means so as to secure grating means 3 to container 2. Cheese placed within the hallow of container 2 is pushed by plate 19 towards grater 3 which is itself rotably supported by container 2. In its entirety, the pushing arrangement comprises a threaded stem 21 and the rotation of the grater being integral therewith. Pusher plate 19 engages with screwed stem 21. Embodiments whereby the disposable grater is housed in an external casing, possibly made from glass and covered with a sealing plastic film, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2410805-A (GB)
Title: Eyewear frame with interchangeable bridge
Inventor: TEIXEIRA PAUL
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: Any type of eyewear frames (examples given in figures 3 to 8) that provide the function of removable and attachable 'bridge parts' (figure 1). Preferably the frames will be compatible with bridge parts (figure 1) of different widths and lengths, and different gradients of arc (figures 9 and 10).
Patent GB-2398343-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for repairing popped wallboard nails
Inventor: PENDROUS NICHOLAS M
IPC: C04B/
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for repairing nail pops in a wallboard. The apparatus can be placed in a first state in which it acts as a cutting tool and can be used to cut a bore hole into a wallboard to separate a popped nail from the wallboard. The apparatus can also be placed in a second state in which it acts as a driving or impact tool and can be used to drive the popped nail which has been separated from the wallboard, into a framing support. The apparatus includes a connecting member (100), a cutting member (200) and driving member (20). The driving member (20) may have an elongated core and may be connected by the connecting member (100) to the cutting member (200). The driving member (20) may be able to slide with respect to the connecting member (100) to allow the apparatus to change from the first state to the second state.
Patent GB-2400889-A (GB)
Title: Device for opening a locked door or drawer
Inventor: BULL PHILIP WILLIAM
IPC: E05B63/04
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: A device for opening a locked door or drawer, which device comprises: a) means for facilitating the insertion of a key into a lock; and b) means for rotating said key when inserted.
Patent GB-2408710-A (GB)
Title: Attaching an abrasive sheet to a backing plate using suction
Inventor: WUENSCH STEFFEN
IPC: B24B55/10
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A hand-held electric grinding tool comprises a rigid base plate 11 on one face of which is fastened a backing plate 12 against which a sheet of abrasive 13 may be held. The backing plate 12 has through-holes 17 along which suction air can flow. The abrasive sheet 13 also has through-holes 19 which are approximately congruent with through-holes 17 in the backing plate 12, although they are fewer in number. Thus some of the through holes 17 in the backing plate 12 are used to extract dust and others are used to hold the abrasive sheet 13 against the backing plate 12. The mutually facing surfaces of the backing plate 12 and abrasive sheet 13 are provided with films for enhancing their mutual adhesion.
Patent GB-2423840-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable logic in processors
Inventor: MCCONNELL RAYMOND MARK
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A data processor comprises an array of processing elements (PEn 4), each element in the array comprising a respective configurable logic unit (CLU 11), whereby the logic capability of each processing element can be reconfigured at will. Memory (14, Figs 3, 4 not shown) may be pre-loaded with configuration instructions, whereby the configuration state of each processing element can be automatically sequenced from the pre-loaded memory. The memory may be global, in which case the CLUs may be reconfigured in parallel, to perform the same function. Alternatively, the memory may be local to each processing element so that different CLUs implement different functions. Configuration may be carried out under program control at a thread switch. Each respective processing element may select, at run time, a specific configuration from a number of configurations in a microcode store. The processor is preferably a SIMD processor.
Patent GB-2414331-A (GB)
Title: Sign hanging arrangement
Inventor: BARROW LASCELLES AUGUSTUS
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: Disclosed is an arrangement for mounting printed sheet material for display, in which the sheet (12) is printed on at least a front face (14). The sheet (12) has an upper selvedge (135) bounded by an edge of the sheet (18) and at least one score line (37). The edge (18) is contoured so as to define one or more tabs (128), and a corresponding number of tab-receiving slots (127) are provided in or adjacent to the selvedge or said score line. An aperture (26) is provided in the, or each, tab (128), and the tab/s (128) are inserted into the, or each, associated tab-receiving (127) slot to protrude upwardly therefrom. The upper selvedge (135) enhances the rigidity of the sheet and the aperture (26), or apertures, in the protruding tabs (128) provide means for use in hanging the sheet (128). The selvedge may consist of four strip-like portions (135a-d) which form a tunnel of triangular cross-section. A flexible element (e.g. a cord) may be passed through the tunnel, providing an alternative means of hanging the sheet (12).
Patent GB-2425331-A (GB)
Title: A security device for a cash drawer
Inventor: FANTHOM CHRISTOPHER NOEL
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 2005-04-23
Abstract: A security device for a cash drawer 16 embraces a cash drawer on at least five sides, when locked the device preferably encloses the drawer on six sides and prevents opening of the drawer. Closure means 6 may be provided which include a locking device 9, 14 secured to the rear of a base plate 1 and extending forwardly over the top of the drawer. A clamp 11 may be provided to cover the front of the cash drawer and engage with the locking device. Preferably a key is provided to operate the locking device, enabling the clamp to be removed therefrom.
Patent GB-2427164-A (GB)
Title: Handle arrangement on bucket
Inventor: BONFIGLIO ADRIAN
IPC: B65D25/28
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A bucket includes a handle or handles (see alternative embodiment in figure 2) on its underside, in addition to its normal bail handle. Preferably, the additional handle(s) is/are made from the same material as the bucket, being formed at the same time.
Patent GB-2417533-A (GB)
Title: Flanged coupling with integral sealing features and band clamp
Inventor: JOHNSON ERIC K
IPC: F16L23/16
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A sanitary connector apparatus includes first 30 and second 60 tubular members coaxially aligned such that a first member end 34 of the first tubular member is positioned toward a second member end 64 of the second tubular member. First and second sealing components radially extend from the first and second member ends, respectively. An annular groove is formed into the first end face of the first sealing component and a corresponding resilient rib is integrally formed with the second end face of the second sealing component. A clamp band 12, secured around the outer perimeter of the first and second sealing components, has two extension members 14 that apply compressive force to the sealing components in a direction coaxial to the tubular members. The compressive force applied is sufficient to compress the resilient rib into the corresponding groove and position the first end face against the second end face.